1、公共英语二级-402 及答案解析(总分：110.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、第一部分 听力(总题数：0，分数：0.00)二、第一节(总题数：1，分数：5.00)（分数：5.00）(1).Where did the conversation take place?（分数：1.00）A.At the bank.B.In the restaurant.C.At the post office.(2).What idea has the man got?（分数：1.00）A.Spare ten minutes.B.Get a cup of coffee.C.Have a break.(3).Wha
2、t“s the relationship between the speakers?（分数：1.00）A.Husband and wife.B.Ticket assistant and customer.C.Friends.(4).How is Robin?（分数：1.00）A.Robin is busy.B.Robin is sick.C.Robin is very well.(5).What do we learn from the conversation?（分数：1.00）A.Tim Smith isn“t in right now.B.The caller dialed the wr
3、ong number.C.Tim Smith is busy now.三、第二节(总题数：5，分数：15.00)（分数：2.00）(1).What time will the woman most probably see the man?（分数：1.00）A.10:00.B.10:80.C.18:30.(2).Which topic will they talk about?（分数：1.00）A.Housework.B.Homework.C.Salary.（分数：2.00）(1).What do both of the speakers agree on?（分数：1.00）A.British
4、 English and American English are the same in meaning.B.Not all the spellings in British English and American English are the same.C.British English is easier than American English.(2).Where does this dialogue probably take place?（分数：1.00）A.In the bus.B.In the hotel.C.In the classroom.（分数：3.00）(1).W
5、hen do children start school in the man“s country?（分数：1.00）A.At seven.B.At six.C.At five.(2).What examinations must children take first before going to university in the man“s country?（分数：1.00）A.“O“ levels and “A“ levels.B.“O“ levels and “H“ levels.C.“A“ levels.(3).How long do children usually stay
6、at university in the man“s country?（分数：1.00）A.Three or five years.B.Three or four years.C.Three to four years.（分数：4.00）(1).Where are Roy and Rock?（分数：1.00）A.In Roy“s office.B.In Rock“s house.C.In a classroom.(2).Why did Rock come into the room?（分数：1.00）A.He worked there.B.He wanted to talk to Roy.C.
7、He wanted to have a letter typed.(3).What was Alan doing at that time?（分数：1.00）A.She was taking a rest.B.She was preparing for an exam.C.She was taking an exam.(4).What will Roy do next year?（分数：1.00）A.Go to Japan.B.Change her job.C.Go to night school.（分数：4.00）(1).What does the speaker do most proba
8、bly?（分数：1.00）A.He“s a teacher.B.He“s a tour guide.C.He“s a shop assistant.(2).What does Larp“s sell?（分数：1.00）A.Bags.B.Shoes.C.Clothes.(3).What does the bookshop sell?（分数：1.00）A.Chinese books.B.English books.C.English-Chinese dictionaries.(4).Which shop is NOT in the shopping centre?（分数：1.00）A.The La
9、rp“s.B.The Li Ning.C.The Splend Tea Shop.四、第二部分 阅读(总题数：0，分数：0.00)五、第一节 短文理解(总题数：0，分数：0.00)六、Text 1(总题数：1，分数：3.00)We walked so quietly that the nurse at the desk didn“t even lift her eyes from the book. Mum pointed to a big chair by the door and I knew she wanted me to have a seat. While I watched, m
10、outh open in surprise, mum took off her hat and coat and gave them to me to hold. She walked quietly to the small room by the lift and took out a wet mop(拖把). She pushed the mop past the desk and as the nurse looked up, mum nodded and said, “Very dirty floors.“ “Yes. I“m glad they“ve finally decided
11、 to clean them,“ the nurse said. She looked at mum strangely and said, “But aren“t you working late?“ Mum just pushed harder, each swipe(拖)of the mop taking her farther and farther down the hall. I watched until I couldn“t see her and the nurse had turned back to write in the big book. After a long
12、time mum came back. Her eyes were shining. She rapidly put the mop back and took my hand. As we turned to go out of the door, mum nodded politely to the nurse and said, “Thank you.“ Outside, mum told me, “Dagmar is fine. No fever.“ “You saw her, mum?“ “Of course. I told her about the hospital rules,
13、 and she will not expect us until tomorrow. Dad will stop worrying as well. It“s a fine hospital. But such floors! A mop is no good. You need a brush.“（分数：3.00）(1).When she took a mop from the small room what mum really wanted to do was _.（分数：1.00）A.to clean the floorB.to please the nurseC.to see a
14、patientD.to surprise the storyteller(2).After reading the story what can we infer about the hospital?（分数：1.00）A.It is a children“s hospital.B.It has strict rules about visiting hours.C.The nurses and doctors there don“t work hard.D.A lot of patients come to this hospital every day.(3).Why did mother
15、 go to see Dagmar in the hospital?（分数：1.00）A.To give her some message about dad.B.To make sure her room was clean.C.To check that she was still there.D.To find out how she was.七、Text 2(总题数：1，分数：3.00)In July 1994, Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system, was struck by 21 pieces of a comet (彗星
16、). When the fragments (碎片) landed in the southern part of the giant planet, the explosions were watched by scientists here on earth. But what if our own planet was hit by a comet? The year is 2094. It has been announced that a comet is heading towards the Earth. Most of it will miss our planet, but
17、two fragments will probably hit the southern part of the Earth. The news has caused panic. On 17 July, a fragment four kilometres wide enters the Earth“s atmosphere with a huge explosion. About half of the fragment is destroyed. But the major part survives and hits the South Atlantic at 200 times th
18、e speed of sound. The sea boils and an enormous wave is created and spreads. The wall of water rushes towards southern Africa at 800 kilometres an hour. Cities on the African coast are totally destroyed and millions of people are drowned. The wave moves into the Indian Ocean and heads towards Asia.
19、Millions of people are already dead in the southern part of the Earth, but the north won“t escape for long. Tons of broken pieces are thrown into the atmosphere by the explosions. As the sun is hidden by clouds of dust, temperatures around the world fall to almost zero. Crops are ruined. Wars break
20、out as countries fight for food. A year later civilization has collapsed. No more than 10 million people have survived. Could it really happen? In fact, it has already happened more than once in the history of the Earth. The dinosaurs(恐龙)were on the Earth for over 160 million years. Then 65 million
21、years ago they suddenly disappeared. Many scientists believe that the Earth was hit by a space fragment. The dinosaurs couldn“t survive in the cold climate that followed and they became extinct. Will we meet the same end?（分数：3.00）(1).Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the author“s descr
22、iption of the disaster in 2094?（分数：1.00）A.The whole world becomes extremely cold.B.All the coastal cities in Africa are destroyed.C.The whole mankind becomes extinct.D.The visit of the comet results in wars.(2).Why does the author mention dinosaurs at the end of the passage?（分数：1.00）A.Because they c
23、ould only live in the warm climate.B.Because they once dominated the Earth.C.Because their extinction indicates future disasters.D.Because dinosaurs and humans never live in the same age.(3).In writing the passage, the author intends to _.（分数：1.00）A.give an accurate description of the possible disas
24、ter in the futureB.prove that humans will sooner or later be destroyedC.tell the historical development of the EarthD.warn of a possible disaster in the future八、Text 3(总题数：1，分数：4.00)It is often difficult for a man to be quite sure what tax he ought to pay to the government because it depends on so m
25、any different things: whether the man is married; how many children he has; whether he supports any relations; how much he earns; how much interest he receives; how much he has spent on his house during the year, and so on and so forth. All this makes it difficult to decide exactly how much the tax
26、is. There was a certain artist who was always very careful to pay the proper amount. One year, after posting his check as usual, he began to wonder if he had paid enough, and after a lot of work, with a pencil and paper, he decided that he had not. He believed that he owed the government something.
27、He was just writing another check to send to the tax-collector when the postman dropped a letter into the box at the front door. Opening it, the artist was surprised to find inside it a check for five pounds from the tax-collector. The official explained that too much had been paid, and that therefo
28、re the difference was now returned to the taxpayer.（分数：4.00）(1).It is mentioned in the passage that one has to pay tax according to _.（分数：1.00）A.how much education one has receivedB.whether one is single or marriedC.how old one“s children areD.where one lives(2).The underlined word “proper“ in the s
29、econd paragraph means _.（分数：1.00）A.smallB.bigC.rightD.wrong(3).After a lot of work, the artist thought that he had paid the government _.（分数：1.00）A.less tax than he should haveB.more tax than he should haveC.as much tax as usualD.just enough tax(4).Why did the tax-collector send a letter to the arti
30、st?（分数：1.00）A.To send him a new tax form.B.To return the money over-paid.C.To remind him of paying the tax.D.To explain the rules of tax-paying.九、第二节 补全文章(总题数：1，分数：10.00)Everyone needs a break, and vacations are not meant for serious study. 1 The Spring Festival is coming up so this is the perfect t
31、ime to discuss some great English language literature to take on a long train journey. Before getting into the recommendations, you need to determine your English reading comprehension level. If you“re at the beginner“s level, there are two options: reading a children“s book or reading a book that y
32、ou“ve read in Chinese translation. 2 If you“re at the intermediate level, popular books like pop fiction, mysteries and thrillers are good options. For advanced readers, classic works of literature or modern prize winners (Nobel, Pulitzer) are good options. 3 When I pick up a book I like, even thoug
33、h the first few chapters are really hard to get through, I would try to get accustomed to the language the author uses. Generally, after the first few chapters, things get a lot easier, especially if I get involved in the story. Another great way to keep yourself motivated is to find a friend who“s
34、interested in reading the same book. You can make goals that you both want to achieve. 4 Some quick recommendations: Harry Potter , start with the first book and go on from there; the Narnia series; anything by U.S. writer Michael Crichton; and if you like horror, U.S. writer Stephen King is always
35、unusual and fun. 5 Happy reading! A. If you pick a book which is so challenging, it will be too stressful. B. The most important thing is to pick a book that you“re really interested in. C. You may also enjoy your reading when hanging out with your family. D. You should just find a topic or author y
36、ou“re interested in, and the rest will go from there. E. You can also discuss plot lines or vocabulary issues with each other by SMS or e-mail. F. Instead, they“re a great way to take a break and enjoy a good book. G. This will help you get over any unfamiliar words or phrases, since you“re already
37、familiar with the story.（分数：10.00）十、第三部分 英语知识运用(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十一、第一节 完形填空(总题数：1，分数：20.00)It was Clark“s first visit to London Underground Railway. Against 1 advice of his friends, he decided to go there after 5 o“clock in the afternoon. This is a bad time to 2 in London, because numerous people go h
38、ome from work 3 this hour. He had to join a long 4 of people who were waiting for tickets. When his turn came, he had some difficulty in making himself 5 by the man selling tickets. However, he got the right ticket 6 the end and, by asking people the 7 , he also found the right platform. It was pack
39、ed tight 8 people. He did not 9 to get on the first train, but he was 10 to move nearer to the edge of the platform so as to be in a better 11 to get on the next one. When this train came in, Clark was 12 forward on to the train by the 13 of people from behind. The doors closed and the train 14 off.
40、 He was unable to see the names of the stations where the train stopped, but he knew that the station he wanted was the sixth 15 along the line. When the train got to the sixth station, Clark got off, feeling good that his 16 had been so easy. But he suddenly 17 that he had come to a station he had
41、never heard of. He explained his difficulty to a man who was standing on the platform. With a 18 on his face, the man 19 Clark that he had caught a train going in the opposite 20 .（分数：20.00）A.anB.someC.anyD.theA.leaveB.visitC.stayD.travelA.onB.inC.atD.byA.groupB.teamC.queueD.crowdA.understandB.under
42、stoodC.understandingD.understandableA.inB.atC.byD.onA.routeB.trackC.wayD.pathA.forB.ofC.inD.withA.manageB.succeedC.failD.achieveA.ableB.sureC.easyD.possibleA.positionB.stateC.seatD.wayA.hurriedB.crowdedC.forcedD.sweptA.pushB.rushC.dragD.brushA.beganB.droveC.ranD.movedA.pauseB.stopC.placeD.restA.jour
43、neyB.travelC.visitD.voyageA.followedB.realizedC.thoughtD.recognizedA.laughB.lookC.smileD.stareA.explainedB.saidC.toldD.advisedA.directionB.pathC.routeD.journey十二、第二节 语法填空(总题数：1，分数：15.00)Daniel: Good morning, madam. I“m Daniel. I“m applying for the position of manager. Madam: Sit down, please. 1 did
44、you learn about our company? Daniel: I got to know 2 company through such famous brands as LUX, LIPTOS and WALLS. Your products impressed me deeply. Madam: Well, please tell me 3 about your past work achievement. Daniel: All right, Madam. When 4 (work) for my previous company, I succeeded in raising
45、 the yearly sales volume (销售额) 5 25%. Madam: Oh, that is quite an achievement! Why have you decided to change jobs? Daniel: I hope to change 6 I am looking for a more challenging position. There are no more 7 (opportunity) for me to grow in my current job. Madam: OK, I understand. But why have you m
46、ade the 8 (choose) to work for us? Daniel: I have 9 (careful) studied the information about your company on the Internet and I have checked your company“s homepage. The working conditions are so excellent here. I 10 (sincere) hope to be a member of your company. Madam: That“s fine. Thanks for coming
47、 to see us. I will let you know about the job within the week.（分数：15.00）十三、第四部分 写作(总题数：0，分数：0.00)十四、第一节 改写对话(总题数：1，分数：20.00)1.阅读下面的对话，根据其内容写一篇有关 Emma 周末经历的记叙文。 要求： 1所写短文应与对话相关内容意义相符，涵盖其要点。 2用你自己的语言来表达，可以改写对话中的句子，但不可以照抄原句。 注意： 1词数 80 词左右。 2请将短文直接写在空白处。 Emma: Good morning, George! How was your weekend
48、? George: Quite uneventful, I am afraid. I just stayed at home and took a good rest. What about you? Emma: Oh, I hope I could say that. I feel I“ve been running around for the past two days and now I“m so tired. George: What did you do? Emma: A friend came to see me on Friday and I went to the airpo
49、rt to meet him after work. We had dinner at a French restaurant. George: Wow, that“s lovely! I never eat out these days. Emma: It“s quite good. I could take you there sometime. And then we went to see a musical, the Q Avenue, at the International Meeting Center. So I came home quite late, but I still have an exam on Saturday! George: Oh. What exam? Emma: The Japanese Language Proficiency Test; you know I“ve been learning Japanese for some time. George: Did it go well? Emma: I“m not sure. I did the best I could. Then on Sunday, I had an appointment with my doctor. G
